Steven Stamkos Quick Facts:
 He scored nine goals in the first round of the 2008 OHL playoffs -- including four goals in a 5-4 win in Game 4 -- helping the Sting eliminate the Windsor Spitfires in five games.
Led the Sting and ranked second in the OHL with 58 goals (58-47--105) in 61 games played in 2007-08.
Named the OHL's Player of the Month for February after scoring 13 goals and 22 points in 13 games.
Was recognized as the best stickhandler and voted as having the best shot in the OHL's annual Coaches Poll.
Was one of two players born in 1990 named to Team Canada for the 2008 World Junior Championship. He helped lead Canada to a gold medal recording six points (1-5--6) in seven games, including a goal and an assist in the quarter-final game against Finland.
In 2006-07 he was awarded the Bobby Smith Trophy as the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year awarded annually to the player who best combines high standards of play and academic excellence. He was runner-up for the OHL Rookie of the Year in 2007 to the eventual 2006 number one draft pick, Chicago Blackhawk's Patrick Kane.
Was selected first overall in the 2006 OHL Priority Draft after scoring 105 goals (105-92--197) for the Markham Waxers Minor Midget team.
"Steve Stamkos is a full and complete player. He is one of the most complete junior players I've seen in quite some time. He is head and shoulders above all others. There is no doubt in my mind this player is the real deal and will be a special player. The Lightning's history of drafting and developing centermen is certain to continue." - Scotty Bowman
"Steve Stamkos is a guy, that when he matures and becomes the player everyone believes he can become, that will not only score 35-45 goals with 85-90 points, but will also be a plus-13. He is that well-rounded of a player" - Phil Esposito
"Stamkos is not a big type physical player but when in possession of the puck surprises his opposition with big man skills. He protects the puck well and makes his linemates better. Incredible skills!!" -Pat Burns, 3-time NHL Coach of the Year and Stanley Cup Champion
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